July 6th, 2005
ABCD Camp Day One: Players S to Z and Others
On NBA
Draft Pick
Dwight Howard
"Howard was the star of
Tuesday’s action, and the word definitely got around. His opponent
decided to double team him every time he touched the ball (or triple
team.) Howard showed that he has the ability to find the open man when
doubled. He was either able to anticipate the double and find a man,
or if the double.."
On NBA
Draft Pick JR Smith
"Smith was on fire all day.
He hit back to back three’s and also had some great dunks. He shows
great body control when finishing, even on layups. He can really
extend his arms away from his body when finishing, creating a lot of
room between the ball and the defender."
On Texas
recruit Mike Williams
" He’s virtually unstoppable
around the hoop. Its almost unfair that he and Glen Davis are
on the same team. No team can match that combination. Williams attacks
the offensive glass like a mad man, and he picks up a lot of baskets
down low too. I swear, every time he gets the ball down there, he’s
able to power up for an easy bucket. He’s been one of the top 3,
if not the most, impressive players in camp.."
On Duke recruit DeMarcus
Nelson
"He’s playing as well as any point guard in camp right now, Livingston
and Telfair included. He was in control of the game the whole time,
and doesn’t force the action like some other guys (Washington,
Telfair, etc.) He can flat out shoot, and moves well without the ball
creating.."
..Continue to highlighted
2003 Quotes (Livingston, Taft,
Villanueva, more..)
